After Brian and I returned, we chose to close the shop for the day and head home since things had become significantly more complicated. I can't involve any of them in this matter. I must operate from the shadows and avoid any distractions. They'll need to understand, particularly Bailey. As soon as I got home, I gathered everyone in the living room. After ensuring Bailey was comfortable, I realized I had to address the situation's gravity. "What happened down there?" Julian glanced between Brian and me, sensing something was amiss. “Things just became much more difficult,” I said. When I looked back at Brian, he knew exactly what I was about to say, and the expression on his face told me he wasn’t going to like it at all. “What do you mean things got complicated?” Julian asked. "Th

